South American Dragons

Let's dive into the world of dracology. Two enterprising young men (ages 11) have been working hard to indentify, categorize and classify the world's dragons. Here are their findings, in their own words and using their own illustrations, presented as the ultimate field guide to these most beloved mythical creatures...

Things to DoMake an Optical-Illusion Paper Dragon. This is a wonderful optical illusion. This little dragon is made from a single sheet of paper; simply cut it out, stick it together and set it on a table or window ledge. As you move about the room, the dragon's head follows you. Have a look at the video to see what we mean. More colors here. Hint: Close one eye and the effect is absolutely amazing.

▼ The Andrew Mason Illustrated Field Guide to Unknown Dragons of South America...

South American dragons are known for their diversity and are generally smaller in stature than most other dragons. This is an especially difficult group to clarify because of most South American dragons' ability to camouflage themselves so well and that they are some of the most shy and often their lairs are in very secluded terrain. We believe that new species are yet to be discovered. The very rare Celestial Dragon (plate sII) is a particularly unique example.

Central and South American AmphithereEggs to a clutch: 1 to 3 Time to hatch: 3 to 4 months Rarity: Rare Location: Central and South America Lair: Ancient ruins and fieldsSize: 45' long, 5-10' high, 40' wing spanDiet: Llamas and fruit

The Central and South American Amphithere is one of the few feathered dragons. They were once worshiped by many cultures of the past. The Aztec god Quetzalcoatl was really an amphithere.

This dragon was most commonly depicted by the Maya. It slightly resembles the Amphisbaena because it has a head positioned at both ends of its body. The Celestial Dragon, even with its vestigial wings, can reach altitudes of 10,000'. The Maya probably associated this serpent with the heavens because of this.